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Art and Architecture The Spread of Greek and Indian Artistic Styles through Trade
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Greek Art & Architecture Symmetrical Geometric Columns Simple and beautiful Spread across the Mediterranean in a process known as “Hellenization” (from the Greek term for themselves, “Hellenes”)
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Sculpture natural and human-like Often balancing on one leg (contraposto stance)
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480 BCE
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Poseidon 460 BCE
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Discobolus 450 BCE
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Apollo Belvedere 350 BCE
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Roman Empire Period sculptures; around 200 CE
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Buddha statue showing Hellenistic styling, created in modern Pakistan, 200s BCE
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Architecture Use of marble Strong symmetry and use of geometric shapes Often pillars supporting triangular roofs
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Parthenon – Greek Golden Age between the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars
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Pantheon, Roman, Pax Romana Period
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Petra, Modern Jordan, showing Hellenistic influence after conquest by Rome
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Indian Art Lavish decoration Ornate – LOTS of stuff going on Depictions of flowers & plants Use of stupas Spread Throughout Southeast Asia, along with Hinduism and Buddhism via trade routes
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Akshardam Hindu Temple, India
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Hindu Temple in Malaysia, Southeast Asia
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Sculpture Many arms – shows the power of the Hindu deities Buddha and bodhisattva statues for Buddhists
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Lantao Buddhist Monastery, Hong Kong, China
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